Stroke Rehabilitation

What is a Physiatrist? Meet the Expert Physician Leading Your Rehabilitation

Thursday, January 15, 2026

A physiatrist is a medical doctor who leads your rehab team. Learn what they do and why this expert physician is critical for your recovery.

What is Aphasia? A Family's Guide to Understanding Communication After a Stroke

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Aphasia is a language disorder, not an intelligence disorder. Our guide helps families understand and communicate with a loved one after a stroke or TBI.https://www.rehabhospital.org/contact-us

Stroke Survivor Path to Recovery with Rodney "George" Kam

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

A beloved waterman and true ambassador of aloha, George Kam is known for his generous spirit and uplifting energy. When a stroke left him paralyzed on his right side, it shook his family and friends — but never their belief in his strength.

Why 3 Hours of Daily Therapy Matters After a Stroke

Monday, September 15, 2025

After a stroke, recovery depends on the intensity of your therapy. Learn the science behind the "3-Hour Rule" and why it's crucial for regaining independence.

What Is an IRF and Why Does It Matter for Stroke Recovery?

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

As Hawaii's only IRF, we offer 3+ hours of daily therapy for stroke recovery. See how our specialized care helps patients return home sooner.

Defying the Odds: A Young Stroke Survivor’s Journey

Friday, July 18, 2025

In 2018, Kristin Barroga was enjoying life as any 22-year-old does. She had great friends, a loving family and felt fulfilled by her job at a health foods bar where she worked while completing her associate’s degree.

Rediscovering Purpose: Karen Speed’s Stroke Recovery at REHAB

Thursday, May 29, 2025

“You only have three choices in life: give up…give in…or give it all you’ve got.” When a hemorrhagic stroke brought Karen Speed to a crossroads, she chose to give it her all and never looked back. 

Media Release: The Journey Forward Art Exhibition

Friday, April 11, 2025

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) is proud to announce its upcoming art exhibition, The Journey Forward: Stroke Survivors Healing Through Art.

Learning to Let Go with Deborah Kobayakawa

Monday, February 10, 2025

At 8:24 a.m. on the morning of April 4th, 2024, Deborah Kobayakawa knew that something wasn’t quite right. “I was taking my vitamins, and no sooner had I put them in my mouth than I watched them tumble down my chest into the sink.

"This-Ability" with Nat Mun-Takata

Monday, December 23, 2024

This past November, Team REHAB was overjoyed to see many returnees as well as new faces come together for our 6th adaptive cycling event. One new attendee was Nat Mun-Takata, a stroke survivor and active member of REHAB’s Stroke Support Group. Nat shared, “I heard about adaptive cycling through Tracey [Saiki] at the support group–she said, ‘You should go!’ and so here I am!”  

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REHAB Hospital of the Pacific is Hawaii's only independent Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).